Volunteers Needed
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Below is a partial list of volunteers needed to keep the RVGS Library and programs running. We have volunteer activities appropriate for any skill level. If you would like to join our volunteers, we have a place for you. Click here to fill out our Volunteer Application.
Zoom Host Scheduling Coordinator
Our Zoom Host Scheduling Coordinator ensures that each class has one or two Zoom hosts scheduled and lets the class facilitator know who will be assisting them. We typically offer about two classes per month, so the time commitment is minimal. You’ll simply stay in touch with our Zoom hosts and match them to upcoming classes.Your help makes it possible for us to continue offering Hybrid Classes and reach more learners. If you enjoy keeping things organized and supporting a great program, we’d love to have you. You'll even learn how easy it is to use Zoom!
Special iInterest Group Coordinator
Our Special Interest Group (SIG) Coordinator keeps RVGS interest groups running smoothly by being the go-to link between the groups, our Education Committee, society members, and the extended community. Our SIG Coordinator checks in with the SIG leaders, collect their monthly plans, and shares them with the Education Committee. They provide help to the Education Committee with their events and keep communication flowing. The SIG coordinator develops and shares interest group resources, lends support when needed and helps our Special Interest Groups thrive!Rogue Digger Submissions Needed
Do you have a great family genealogy story to share? Did your research lead you down a fascinating rabbit hole? The Rogue Digger is seeking fresh, engaging articles for our next issue. Email your article ideas or submissions to Meghan Thompson at roguedigger@rvgslibrary.org.Research Coaches Needed
The RVGS Research Coaching Program wants to connect members with Research Coaches who can help them sharpen their genealogy skills and hopefully solve tough research problems. We need volunteers who will help make this program viable. You don’t need to be a genealogy expert—every researcher has unique experience to share!
Coaching sessions last about one hour, in the RVGS library. Members will request help through an online form, and we’ll match them with the right coach. Email volunteer@rvgslibrary.org with the areas you’re comfortable helping with: a particular state, country, time period, religion, ethnicity, or genealogy program. If you are a great organizer, then you can assist members putting their files in order. Share your knowledge, support fellow researchers, and gain new insights for your own family tree—it’s a win-win!
Coaching sessions last about one hour, in the RVGS library. Members will request help through an online form, and we’ll match them with the right coach. Email volunteer@rvgslibrary.org with the areas you’re comfortable helping with: a particular state, country, time period, religion, ethnicity, or genealogy program. If you are a great organizer, then you can assist members putting their files in order. Share your knowledge, support fellow researchers, and gain new insights for your own family tree—it’s a win-win!
Finance Director Wanted
Our Society has been without a Finance Director for the last couple of years, but as we fine tune responsibilities we need one of our members to step up and shepherd our long-term financial growth program.
We need a member who is numbers focused because this role involves budgeting, as part of a committee, advising our financial review committee, and looking for possible grant opportunities, among other duties. This person should be excited to use their talents to be involved in long-range financial planning and fund raising for RVGS.
Bring your people and organizational skills to the board. Make a difference in our Society’s success. Click here to view the Finance Director job description. Take a look and contact volunteer@RVGSlibrary.org for details.
We need a member who is numbers focused because this role involves budgeting, as part of a committee, advising our financial review committee, and looking for possible grant opportunities, among other duties. This person should be excited to use their talents to be involved in long-range financial planning and fund raising for RVGS.
Bring your people and organizational skills to the board. Make a difference in our Society’s success. Click here to view the Finance Director job description. Take a look and contact volunteer@RVGSlibrary.org for details.
Genies Needed
Our new RVGS New Member Genie program is up and running well, but we need more members to help out. As a Genie, you will be assigned a new or rejoining RVGS member about once every month or two. Your job is to reach out to your member and offer them a one-on-one library tour and orientation. We want to ensure our new members feel welcomed, familiar, and knowledgeable about our library resources. The tour and orientation will take the Genie approximately one hour of time. The New Member Committee gives Genies training and provides resources to support you in your Genie role. If you want to make a meaningful impact and help the society thrive, please email: genie@rvgslibrary.org.
Transcribers Needed for Transcription Mission
Our Transcription Mission needs you! Help RVGS (and NARA and the NPS) celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary by transcribing pension files of revolutionary war soldiers. Help tell their stories. Make their records searchable. Contact us at transcribe@rvgslibrary.org to find out more about our exciting mission.Zoom Hosts & Co-Hosts Needed
Will you step out of your comfort zone, help your fellow society members, and master something new Learn how to set up the Zoom and Owl equipment, open a Zoom meeting, keep attendance, and sign off at the end of our hybrid meetings. It really is simple once you have done it a couple of times. Our new Zoom hosts will be paired with an experienced host, so you will never be alone. The society usually only has one to three hybrid classes a month. When we have a larger group of Hosts, the time commitment is minimal.
In the next few months, we will be training new Zoom hosts and offering a refresher class for Zoomers who are nervous about being a host or co-host. We want to continue to offer hybrid classes and need a full cohort of Zoom Hosts to make that possible. Join us. Email volunteer@RVGSlibrary.org for details. Be a part of your RVGS' success.
In the next few months, we will be training new Zoom hosts and offering a refresher class for Zoomers who are nervous about being a host or co-host. We want to continue to offer hybrid classes and need a full cohort of Zoom Hosts to make that possible. Join us. Email volunteer@RVGSlibrary.org for details. Be a part of your RVGS' success.
Ashland Chamber of Commerce Greeters, RVGS Representative
This group meets every Friday at a different member business at 8:15 AM (and on the 4th Thursday of the month they meet at 5:15 PM.) RVGS would love to have someone attend at least one Greeters meeting each month, to share what’s upcoming at RVGS, make our rack cards available, and answer any questions. It is a great opportunity to learn about Ashland (and other nearby) businesses, including other nonprofits. It is fun to showcase our upcoming classes, seminars, interest groups, and free programs.
Librarians
Learn more about the RVGS Library's hidden treasures by volunteering to be a librarian. No experience necessary. Training will be provided. There are three-hour shifts 10 AM to 1:00 PM available (if we are able to recruit enough volunteers to expand our open hours.) There are always two librarians on duty. Click here to read a detailed position description. Contact Library Director Anne Billeter at librarian@rvgslibrary.org for additional information.
Education Committee Members
Education Committee members coordinate educational activities of the Society, primarily focusing on classes, free programs, and seminars. If you have a strong interest in genealogy education, this is the committee for you!
Quilt Committee Members
Quilt Committee members are responsible for preserving and displaying the Society’s quilt collection, and providing educational programs that focus on the relevance of quilts and other heirlooms to family history and genealogy.
Scholarship Committee Members
Scholarship Committee members are responsible for administering the Society’s annual high school scholarship program. Duties include reviewing submitted applications, selecting a successful recipient, and monitoring the overall parameters and funding of the program. This committee meets approximately four times per year and currently has an opening for a member volunteer.
eNews Submissions
Members are invited and encouraged to write articles and/or submit photos for the eNews that are relevant to genealogy research and/or RVGS. The eNews is published on the first of each month. The deadline for article submission is the 20th of the preceding month. Send articles to enews@rvgslibrary.org.Click here to submit a volunteer application.